From ‘Jafaa’ to real-life courage, the actor makes sure her projects are intentional<\/p>\n
Mawra Hocane says the roles she takes on are guided by a simple principle: the stories should say something meaningful, particularly about women\u2019s lives. Speaking recently about her approach to work, she explained that women\u2019s rights have long shaped the kind of scripts she accepts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a big advocate for women\u2019s rights and I try to somehow incorporate that in the scripts I choose,\u201d she said. She added that the impact of her work often becomes clear through the women who approach her with their own stories. \u201cI felt the most gratitude in so many moments when women have come up to me and they\u2019ve told me that somehow watching my dramas has shown them some direction in life and has helped them solve some problems in their life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her drama Jafaa,<\/em> which centres on domestic abuse, is one example she points to when discussing the responsibility that comes with such roles. Hocane recalled being stopped at an airport by a woman who said that after 23 years in an abusive marriage, it was watching Jafaa<\/em> that finally pushed her to leave. Reflecting on that moment, Hocane said, \u201cOne can imagine the impact of a drama that it can have on people, the kind of strength it can give to women.\u201d<\/p>\n Her emphasis on women\u2019s agency extends beyond her onscreen work. Earlier this year, in an Instagram video, Hocane spoke about the importance of financial independence for young women \u2014 a lesson she said she grew up with. \u201cI was taught at a very young age that for girls, financial independence is very important,\u201d she said, addressing younger followers directly. \u201cTo all the girls watching, I would say there is nothing better than financial independence.\u201d<\/p>\n For her, earning one\u2019s own money is tied to confidence and self-reliance. \u201cNo matter how good your family is. How rich your family is. Or your in-laws or your husband. I think the money you earn with your hard work gives you a different kind of confidence,” she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Together, her comments outline an approach to work and public voice that is rooted in intention –\u00a0 choosing projects that speak to women’s realities and using her platform to underline the issues shes considers essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From ‘Jafaa’ to real-life courage, the actor makes sure her projects are intentional Mawra Hocane says the roles she takes on are guided by a simple principle: the stories should say something meaningful, particularly about women\u2019s lives. 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